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When Jonah, a thirteen‑year‑old history enthusiast, and his eleven‑year‑old sister Katherine suddenly find themselves in 1918 Russia, they arrive at the doomed moment when Tsar Nicholas II’s family faces execution. The book blends time‑travel adventure with historical detail, offering insights into the Romanovs and the turbulent years of the Russian Revolution.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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